Press play on 200 years of ZSL
Listen to new podcast episodes, watch short films, enjoy animations and immerse yourself in voices from our past. New releases will be shared throughout the year, so keep checking back for the latest.
Wildest moments
Hosted by Ben Fogle and created in partnership with Mountain Warehouse, Wildest Moments is our new podcast exploring the surprising, emotional and transformative encounters people have had with wildlife.
Oral archive
Family footage
Families opened their albums and film reels to reveal moments of joy, wonder and togetherness - from first zoo visits to cherished days out across generations.
‘The Moon and the Zoo’
Poet Laureate marks our anniversary with a new poem
Simon Armitage’s ‘The Moon and the Zoo’ explores the enduring connection between wildlife and people.
Do You Know - Fast Facts
Language
The words ‘Zoo’ ‘aquarium’ and ‘jumbo’ originated at ZSL
Gardens
The lawnmower was first trialled at London Zoo
Community
Whipsnade Zoo was home to Jewish refugee children during WW2